Ricky Martin is known for his charisma on stage, great voice, and good looks. With his hit songs like "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "She Bangs," the Puerto Rican singer was able to captivate many fans from all over the world.

But did you know that his fame is all hard work? Martin began stepping into the entertainment industry at the age of six, and he became a part of the pop band Menudo when he turned 18. 

After graduating high school, Martin appeared on the stage and television while pursuing his solo music career. This was the start of his journey as a well-known Latin American performer. However, his humble beginnings were not the only aspect that made fans even more curious about him.

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Facts About Ricky Martin and His Husband Jwan Yosef

Fans are also curious about his married life, especially how he met his husband, Jwan Yosef.

Yosef is a painter born in Syria. He attended the Pernby School of Painting and Konstfack University College of Arts. Yosef was also able to attain an MA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins in London.

To get to know more about how the love flourished between Yosef and Martin, here are some facts you might not know about their married life.

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef Met on Instagram

Although online dating has been a challenge for many couples, this was not an issue for Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin.

Distractrify reported that the two met on Instagram when the singer stumbled upon the artist's work. Speaking at SiriusXM Radio Andy, Martin explained that he was scrolling the social media platform when he stumbled upon a "beautiful piece of art."

Ricky Martin Sent the First Message

Ricky Martin also opened up about how they connected. In an interview with Attitude, Martin said: "I contacted him, and we talked for six months. We were just sending messages, talking about life and existential issues."

Martin also shared that when he saw Jwan Yosef for the first time, he told himself that he will marry the artist, E! News reported. The couple reportedly talked for over six months on Instagram.

Ricky Martin Breaks Engagement News on TV

The singer broke the news of his engagement with the artist on television. In November 2016, Ricky Martin announced his engagement to Jwan Yosef on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show. The singer also confirmed in January 2018 that they quietly got married.

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef Have 4 Children

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef have four children. They were raising them as a couple. The two are parents to twin boys Valentino and Matteo, daughter Lucia, and son  Renn, who were all born via surrogate.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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